A symbol of light. Since 1914, the lamp stood as a "symbol of enlightenment for thousands of young people who would otherwise live and die in darkness, occasioning the further stumbling of all affected by their existence". [Dr. Felton G. Glark].

Eugene A. Clark (1883-1962) was the last principal of Miner Normal School and the first president of Miner Teachers College. Born in Washington DC, he received his degrees from Williams College and Miner Teachers College (1908). He taught in the DC...